Yamaha Audio PSR-280 User Manual
SPECIAL MESSAGE SECTION
This product utilizes batteries or an external power supply (adapter). DO NOT
connect this product to any power supply or adapter other than one described
in the manual, on the name plate, or specifically recommended by Yamaha.
This product should be used only with the components supplied or; a cart,
rack, or stand that is recommended by Yamaha. If a cart, etc., is used, please
observe all safety markings and instructions that accompany the accessory
product.
SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE:
The information contained in this manual is believed to be correct at the time
of printing. However, Yamaha reserves the right to change or modify any of
the specifications without notice or obligation to update existing units.
This product, either alone or in combination with an amplifier and headphones or speaker/s, may be capable of producing sound levels that could
cause permanent hearing loss. DO NOT operate for long periods of time at a
high volume level or at a level that is uncomfortable. If you experience any
hearing loss or ringing in the ears, you should consult an audiologist.
IMPORTANT: The louder the sound, the shorter the time period before damage occurs.
NOTICE:
Service charges incurred due to a lack of knowledge relating to how a function or effect works (when the unit is operating as designed) are not covered
by the manufacturer’s warranty, and are therefore the owners responsibility.
Please study this manual carefully and consult your dealer before requesting
service.
ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES:
Yamaha strives to produce products that are both user safe and environmentally friendly. We sincerely believe that our products and the production methods used to produce them, meet these goals. In keeping with both the letter
and the spirit of the law, we want you to be aware of the following:
Battery Notice:
This product MAY contain a small non-rechargeable battery which (if applicable) is soldered in place. The average life span of this type of battery is
approximately five years. When replacement becomes necessary, contact a
qualified service representative to perform the replacement.
This product may also use “household” type batteries. Some of these may be
rechargeable. Make sure that the battery being charged is a rechargeable
type and that the charger is intended for the battery being charged.
When installing batteries, do not mix batteries with new, or with batteries of a
different type. Batteries MUST be installed correctly. Mismatches or incorrect
installation may result in overheating and battery case rupture.
Warning:
Do not attempt to disassemble, or incinerate any battery. Keep all batteries
away from children. Dispose of used batteries promptly and as regulated by
the laws in your area. Note: Check with any retailer of household type batteries in your area for battery disposal information.
Disposal Notice:
Should this product become damaged beyond repair, or for some reason its
useful life is considered to be at an end, please observe all local, state, and
federal regulations that relate to the disposal of products that contain lead,
batteries, plastics, etc. If your dealer is unable to assist you, please contact
Yamaha directly.
NAME PLATE LOCATION:
The name plate is located on the bottom of the product. The model number,
serial number, power requirements, etc., are located on this plate. You should
record the model number, serial number, and the date of purchase in the
spaces provided below and retain this manual as a permanent record of your
purchase.
Model
Serial No.
Purchase Date
92-BP (bottom)
PLEASE KEEP THIS MANUAL
FCC INFORMATION (U.S.A.)
1. IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS UNIT!
This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions contained in
this manual, meets FCC requirements. Modifications not expressly
approved by Yamaha may void your authority, granted by the FCC, to use
the product.
2. IMPORTANT: When connecting this product to accessories and/or
another product use only high quality shielded cables. Cable/s supplied
with this product MUST be used. Follow all installation instructions. Failure
to follow instructions could void your FCC authorization to use this product
in the USA.
3. NOTE: This product has been tested and found to comply with the
requirements listed in FCC Regulations, Part 15 for Class “B” digital
devices. Compliance with these requirements provides a reasonable level
of assurance that your use of this product in a residential environment will
not result in harmful interference with other electronic devices. This equipment generates/uses radio frequencies and, if not installed and used
according to the instructions found in the users manual, may cause interference harmful to the operation of other electronic devices. Compliance
* This applies only to products distributed by YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA.
OBSERVERA!
Apparaten kopplas inte ur växelströmskällan (nätet) sá länge som den ar
ansluten till vägguttaget, även om själva apparaten har stängts av.
ADVARSEL: Netspæendingen til dette apparat er IKKE afbrudt, sálæenge
netledningen siddr i en stikkontakt, som er t endt — ogsá selvom der or
slukket pá apparatets afbryder.
VAROITUS:
verkosta.
Laitteen toisiopiiriin kytketty käyttökytkin ei irroita koko laitetta
with FCC regulations does not guarantee that interference will not occur in
all installations. If this product is found to be the source of interference,
which can be determined by turning the unit “OFF” and “ON”, please try to
eliminate the problem by using one of the following measures:
Relocate either this product or the device that is being affected by the
interference.
Utilize power outlets that are on different branch (circuit breaker or fuse)
circuits or install AC line filter/s.
In the case of radio or TV interference, relocate/reorient the antenna. If the
antenna lead-in is 300 ohm ribbon lead, change the lead-in to co-axial
type cable.
If these corrective measures do not produce satisfactory results, please
contact the local retailer authorized to distribute this type of product. If you
can not locate the appropriate retailer, please contact Yamaha Corporation of America, Electronic Service Division, 6600 Orangethorpe Ave,
Buena Park, CA90620
The above statements apply ONLY to those products distributed by
Yamaha Corporation of America or its subsidiaries.
(class B)
Entsorgung leerer Batterien (nur innerhalb Deutschlands)
Leisten Sie einen Beitrag zum Umweltschutz. Verbrauchte Batterien oder
Akkumulatoren dürfen nicht in den Hausmüll. Sie können bei einer Sammelstelle für Altbatterien bzw. Sondermüll abgegeben werden. Informieren
Sie sich bei Ihrer Kommune.
(battery)
(standby)
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Yamaha cannot be held responsible for damage caused by i mproper
use or modifi cations to the instrument, or data that is lost or destroyed.
* The illustrations and LCD screens as shown i n this owner’s manual
are for instructi onal purposes only, and may be different from the
ones on your instrument.
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PRECAUTIONS
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING
* Please keep these precautions in a safe place for future reference.
WARNING
Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of serious injury or even death from electrical shock,
short-circuiting, damages, fire or other hazards. These precautions include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Do not open the instrument or attempt to disassemble the internal parts or
modi fy them in any way. The instrument contains no user-serviceable
parts. If it should appear to be malfunctioning, discontinue use immediately and have it inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel.
• Do not expose the instrument to rain, use it near water or in damp or wet
conditions, or place containers on i t containing liquids which mi ght spil l
into any openings.
• If the AC adaptor cord or plug becomes frayed or damaged, or if there is a
sudden loss of sound during use of the instrument, or if any unusual
smells or smoke should appear to be caused by it, i mmediately turn off the
CAUTION
Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of physical injury to you or others, or damage to the
instrument or other property. These precautions include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Do not place the AC adaptor cord near heat sources such as heaters or
radiators, and do not excessively bend or otherwise damage the cord,
place heavy objects on it, or pl ace it in a position where anyone could walk
on, trip over, or roll anything over it.
• When removing the electric pl ug from the instrument or an outlet, always
hold the plug itself and not the cord.
• Do not connect the instrument to an electrical outlet using a multiple-connector. Doing so can result in lower sound quality, or possibl y cause overheating in the outlet.
• Unplug the AC power adaptor when not using the instrument, or during
electrical storms.
• Always make sure all batteries are inserted in conformity with the +/polarity markings. Failure to do so might result in overheating, fire, or battery fluid leakage.
• Always replace all batteries at the same time. Do not use new batteries
together with old ones. Also, do not mix battery types, such as alkaline batteries with manganese batteries, or batteries from di fferent makers, or different types of batteries from the same maker, since this can cause
overheating, fi re, or battery fluid leakage.
• Do not dispose of batteries in fire.
• Do not attempt to recharge batteries that are not intended to be charged.
• When the batteries run out, or if the instrument is not to be used for a long
time, remove the batteries from the instrument to prevent possible leakage
of the battery fluid.
• Keep batteries away from chil dren.
• If the batteries do leak, avoid contact with the leaked fluid. If the battery
fluid should come in contact with your eyes, mouth, or skin, wash immediately with water and consult a doctor. Battery fluid is corrosi ve and may
possibly cause loss of sight or chemical burns.
• Before connecting the instrument to other electronic components, turn off
the power for all components. Before turning the power on or off for all
components, set all volume levels to minimum. Al so, be sure to set the
volumes of all components at their minimum levels and gradually raise the
volume controls while playing the instrument to set the desired listening
level.
• Do not expose the instrument to excessive dust or vi brations, or extreme
cold or heat (such as in direct sunlight, near a heater, or in a car during the
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power switch, di sconnect the adaptor plug from the outlet, and have the
instrument i nspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel.
• Use the specified adaptor (PA-3B or an equivalent recommended by
Yamaha) only. Using the wrong adaptor can result i n damage to the instrument or overheating.
• Before cleaning the instrument, always remove the electric pl ug from the
outlet. Never insert or remove an electric plug with wet hands.
• Check the electric plug periodically and remove any dirt or dust which may
have accumulated on i t.
day) to prevent the possibility of panel disfiguration or damage to the internal components.
• Do not use the instrument near other electri cal products such as televisions, radios, or speakers, si nce this mi ght cause interference which can
affect proper operation of the other products.
• Do not place the instrument i n an unstable position where it might accidentally fall over.
• Before moving the instrument, remove all connected adaptor and other
cables.
• When cleaning the instrument, use a soft, dry cloth. Do not use paint thinners, solvents, cleaning fluids, or chemical-impregnated wiping cl oths.
Also, do not place vinyl, plastic or rubber objects on the instrument, si nce
this might di scol or the panel or keyboard.
• Do not rest your weight on, or place heavy objects on the instrument, and
do not use excessive force on the buttons, switches or connectors.
• Use only the stand specifi ed for the instrument. When attaching the stand
or rack, use the provided screws only. Fail ure to do so could cause damage
to the internal components or result in the instrument falli ng over.
• Do not operate the instrument for a long period of time at a high or uncomfortable volume level, since this can cause permanent hearing loss. If you
experience any hearing loss or ringing in the ears, consul t a physi cian.
SAVING USER DATA
• Always save data to an external device such as the Yamaha MIDI data filer
MDF3 frequently, in order to help prevent the loss of important data due to
a malfuncti on or user operating error.
Always turn the power off when the instrument i s not in use.
Make sure to discard used batteries according to local regulations.
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Congratulations on your purchase of the Yamaha PSR-280 PortaTone!
You now own a portable keyboard that combines advanced functions, great sound
and exceptional ease-of-use in a highly compact package. Its outstanding features
also make it a remarkably expressive and versatile instrument.
Read this Owner’s Manual carefully while playing your new PSR-280 in order to
take full advantage of its various features.
Main Feat ur es
The PSR-280 is a sophisticated yet easy-to-use keyboard with the following features and functions:
Yamaha Education Suite
The PSR-280 features the new Yamaha Education Suite — a set of learning tools that utilize the latest
technology to make studying and practicing music more fun and fulfilling than ever before!
The Yamaha Education Suite includes:
Lesson ............................. page 60
The convenient and easy-to-use Lesson feature, guides you through the parts of a song — just like a
patient teacher! Select from any one of 100 songs on the PSR-280, and learn the left- and right-hand
parts independently at first, then together. Lesson features four easy steps that help you master each
song: Timing, Waiting, Minus One, and Both Hands.
Grade & Talking ............................. pages 65, 66
The PSR-280 also has the Grade and Talking features. Grade is a virtual “teacher,” evaluating your
practice sessions and rating your performance. The convenient Talking function “announces” each
Lesson step and your “grades,” among other things.
Dictionary ............................. page 45
Dictionary is a built-in “chord encyclopedia” that teaches you how to play specific chords by showing
you the appropriate notes in the display — perfect for when you know the name of a chord and want to
quickly learn how to play it!
Portable Grand ............................. page 20
The PSR-280 also has a Portable Grand function for realistic piano performance. Pressing the [Piano]
button instantly calls up the stunningly authentic “Stereo Sampled Piano” voice and configures the entire
PSR-280 for optimum piano play. Special Pianist styles — with piano-only accompaniment — are also
provided.
DJ ............................. page 22
The DJ feature is an exciting new addition to the PSR-280, that puts a wealth of contemporary sounds and
rhythms at your fingertips. Pressing the [DJ] button instantly calls up one of the special DJ songs (“DJ
GAME”) and a DJ style, and provides the appropriate voice and sound effects to match.
Other powerful features include:
256 exceptionally realistic and dynamic voices , utilizing digi-
tal recordings of actual instruments.
• Special Split voices , with two different voices playable from
separate sections of the keyboard.
• 10 different
cussion sounds on each key.
• High-quality
ing the sound of the voices — and your performance.
100 auto accompaniment styles
•
B, and Ending sections. An Auto Fill function adds dynamic
fills when switching sections.
• Powerful, easy-to-use
ing and playing back up to five of your original songs.
Drum Kit voices
Reverb, DSP, and Harmony effects
, with individual drum and per-
, each with Intro, Main A and
song recording
operations, for record-
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for enhanc-
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Registration Memory
panel settings to a single button for instant and automatic
recall.
One Touch Setting
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appropriate voice to match the style or song you select.
•
Touch Response
narily expressive control over the voices. They automatically
change both the volume and tone according to your playing
strength — just like a real musical instrument!
• Full MIDI and
you easily integrate the PSR-280 into a MIDI music system,
and use the built-in GM voices with all GM software.
• Built-in high-quality stereo amplifier/speaker system.
presets for storing all of the PSR-280’s
function for automatically calling up an
and
Dynamic Filter
General MIDI (GM) compatibility
that give you extraordi-
, letting
Cont ent s
Panel Controls and Terminals ........................ 6
Setting Up......................................................... 8
• Power Requirements ..........................................8
• Turning On the Power.........................................8
• Accessory Jacks .................................................9
Quick Guide 10
Step 1 Voic es ........................................................... 10
Step 2 Songs ............................................................ 12
Step 3 Auto Accompaniment ..................................... 14
Step 4 Less on .......................................................... 16
Panel Display Indications .............................18
Portable Grand............................................... 20
• Playing the Portable Grand...............................20
• Using the Metronome .......................................20
DJ .................................................................... 22
• Playing the DJ...................................................22
Playing Voices ...............................................23
• Playing a Voice .................................................23
• One Touch Setting............................................25
• Transpose and Tuning......................................26
• Touch and Touch Sensitivity.............................28
Effects............................................................. 29
• Reverb ..............................................................29
• DSP ..................................................................30
• Harmony ...........................................................31
Auto Accompaniment.................................... 34
• Selecting a Style ...............................................34
• Playing the Accompaniment .............................35
• Sync Stop .........................................................39
• Changing the Tempo ........................................40
• Accompaniment Sections
(Main A/B and Fill-ins) ......................................40
• Adjusting the Accompaniment Volume .............41
• Using Auto Accompaniment
— Multi Fingering .............................................42
• Setting the Split Point .......................................44
• Dictionary..........................................................45
Selecting and Playing Songs ....................... 50
• Selecting and Playing a Song .......................... 50
• A-B Repeat ...................................................... 51
• Melody Voice Change...................................... 52
• Changing the Tempo ....................................... 53
• Adjusting the Song Volume.............................. 54
Song Recording............................................. 55
• Recording a User Song.................................... 55
• Song Clear ...................................................... 58
• Track Clear ...................................................... 59
Song Lesson.................................................. 60
• Using the Lesson Feature................................ 60
• Lesson 1 — Timing .......................................... 62
• Lesson 2 — Waiting......................................... 63
• Lesson 3 — Minus One ................................... 63
• Lesson 4 — Both Hands .................................. 64
• Grade ............................................................... 65
Talking............................................................ 66
MIDI Functions............................................... 67
• What Is MIDI? .................................................. 67
• Connecting to a Personal Computer................ 69
• Controlling PSR-280 Playback from an External
Device — External Clock ................................. 70
• Using Bulk Dump Send to Save Data .............. 71
• Using Initial Setup Send with a Sequencer...... 73
• Local Control.................................................... 74
Troubleshooting ............................................ 75
Data Backup & Initialization ......................... 76
Voice List ....................................................... 77
Style List ........................................................ 81
Drum Kit List.................................................. 82
MIDI Implementation Chart........................... 84
Specifications ................................................ 87
Index ............................................................... 88
Registration Memory ..................................... 48
• Registration Memory Presets ...........................48
• Recording a Registration Memory Preset.........48
• Recalling a Registration Memory Preset ..........49
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Panel Contr ols and Ter minals
Front Panel
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Power switch ([STANDBY/ON])
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[MASTER VOLUME] dial
This determines the overall volume of the PSR-280.
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[TOUCH] button
This turns the Touch function on and off. (See page
28.) Holding down this button allows you to adjust
the Touch Sensitivity setting. (See page 28.)
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[DEMO] button
This is used to play the Demo songs. (See page 12.)
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[Piano] button
This instantly calls up the Grand Piano voice, plus a
special piano song and style. (See page 10.)
[METRONOME] button
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This turns the metronome on and off. (See page 20.)
[HARMONY] button
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This turns the Harmony effect on and off. (See page
31.)
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[Dict.] (DICTIONARY) button
This calls up the Dictionary function (page 45).
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LESSON [L] (Left) and [R] (Right) buttons
These call up the Lesson exercises for the corresponding hand (left or right) for the selected song. (See
page 61.)
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Overall (left, right) buttons
These two buttons on either side of the LCD let you
call up various functions, settings, and operations of
the PSR-280, including effects, transpose, tuning, and
MIDI. (See page 29.)
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[DJ] button
!1
This instantly calls up a special DJ voice, song and
style.
!2
Numeric keypad, [+/YES] and [-/NO] buttons
These are used for selecting songs, voices, and styles.
(See pages 24.) They are also used for adjusting certain settings and answering certain display prompts.
!3
[ACMP ON/OFF] / [A-B REPEAT] button
When the Style mode is selected, this turns the auto
accompaniment on and off. (See page 35.) In the
Song mode, this calls up the A-B Repeat function.
(See page 51.)
!4
[SYNC STOP] button
This turns the Sync Stop function on and off. (See
page 39.)
!5
[SYNC START] / [ PAUSE] button
This turns the Sync Start function on and off. (See
page 36.) In the Song mode, it is used to temporarily
pause song playback. (See page 52.)
!6
[START/STOP] button
When the Style mode is selected, this alternately starts
and stops the auto accompaniment. (See page 35.) In
the Song mode, this alternately starts and stops song
playback. (See page 51.)
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[INTRO/ENDING] / [ REW] button
When the Style mode is selected, this is used to control the Intro and Ending functions. (See page 35.)
When the Song mode is selected, this is used as a
“rewind” control, or move the song playback point
back toward the beginning.
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[MAIN/AUTO FILL] / [ FF] button
When the Style mode is selected, these are used to
change auto accompaniment sections and control the
Auto Fill function. (See page 40.) When the Song
mode is selected, this is used as a “fast forward” control, or move the song playback point toward the end.
Panel Cont r ols and Ter minals
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[TEMPO/TAP] button
This button is used to call up the Tempo setting, letting you set the Tempo with the numeric keypad or
[+]/[-] buttons. (See page 20.) It also allows you to
tap out the tempo and automatically start a selected
song or style at that tapped speed. (See page 36.)
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[SONG] button
This is for enabling song selection. (See page 50.)
@1
[STYLE] button
This is for enabling style selection. (See page 34.)
@2
[VOICE] button
This is for enabling voice selection. (See page 23.)
Holding down this button calls up the Melody Voice
Change function. (See page 52.)
@3
[SONG MEMORY] buttons
These buttons ([RECORD], [1] - [5], [A]) are used for
song recording, letting you record up to six different
tracks of a song (including a special Chord track).
(See page 56.) They are also used for clearing
recorded data of all or specific tracks of a User song.
(See pages 59, 58.)
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REGISTRATION MEMORY buttons
These are used for selecting and recording the Registration Memory presets. (See page 48.)
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Rear Panel
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@5 MIDI IN, OUT terminals
These are for connection to other MIDI instruments
and devices. (See page 67.)
@6 SUSTAIN jack
This is for connection to an optional FC4 or FC5
Footswitch for control over sustain, just like the
damper pedal on a piano. (See page 9.)
@7 PHONES/OUTPUT jack
This is for connection to a set of stereo headphones or
to an external amplifier/speaker system. (See page 9.)
@8 DC IN 10-12V jack
This is for connection to a PA-3B AC power adaptor.
(See page 8.)
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Set ting Up
This section contains information about setting up your PSR-280 for playing. Make sure to
read this section carefully before using the instrument.
Pow er Requir ements
Although the PSR-280 will run either from an optional AC adaptor or batteries,
Yamaha recommends use of an AC adaptor whenever possible. An AC adaptor is
more environmentally friendly than batteries and does not deplete resources.
■ Using an AC Power Adaptor • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
To connect your PSR-280 to a wall socket, you will need the optionally available
Yamaha PA-3B Power Adaptor. Use of other AC adaptors could result in damage
to the instrument, so be sure to ask for the right kind. Connect one end of the
adaptor to the DC IN 10-12V jack on the rear panel of your PSR-280, and the
other end to a suitable electrical outlet.
■ Using Batteries • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
● Inserting Batteries
Turn the instrument upside-down and remove the battery compartment lid. Insert
six 1.5-volt size “D” (SUM-1, R-20 or equivalent) batteries as shown in the illustration, making sure that the positive and negative terminals are properly aligned,
and replace the lid.
BATTERIES 1.5V x 6
• Never interrupt the power supply (e.g. remove the batteries
or unplug the AC adaptor) during any PSR-280 record operation! Doing so can result in a
loss of data.
• Use ONLY a Yamaha PA-3B AC
Power Adaptor (or other adaptor specifically recommended
by Yamaha) to power your
instrument from the AC mains.
The use of other adaptors may
result in irreparable damage to
both the adaptor and the PSR-
280.
• Unplug the AC Power Adaptor
when not using the PSR-280,
or during electrical storms.
• Never mix old and new batteries or different types of batteries (e.g., alkaline and
manganese).
• To prevent possible damage
from battery leakage, remove
the batteries from the instrument if it is not to be used for a
long time.
● When the Batteries Run Down
When the batteries run low and the battery voltage drops below a certain level, the
PSR-280 may not sound or function properly. As soon as this happens, replace
them with a complete set of six new batteries.
Tur ning On the Pow er
With the AC power adaptor connected or with batteries installed, simply press the
power switch until it locks in the ON position. When the instrument is not in use,
be sure to turn the power off. (Press the switch again so that it pops up.)
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• Even when the switch is in the
“STANDBY” position, electricity is still flowing to the instrument at the minimum level.
When you are not using the
PSR-280 for a long time, make
sure you unplug the AC power
adaptor from the wall AC outlet, and/or remove the batteries
from the instrument.
Accessor y Jacks
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■ Using Headphones• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
For private practicing and playing without disturbing others, connect a set of stereo headphones to the rear panel PHONES/OUTPUT jack. Sound from the builtin speaker system is automatically cut off when you insert a headphone plug into
this jack.
■ Connecting a Keyboard Amplifier or Stereo System • • • • • • •
Though the PSR-280 is equipped with a built-in speaker system, you can also play
it through an external amplifier/speaker system. First, make sure the PSR-280 and
any external devices are turned off, then connect one end of a stereo audio cable to
the LINE IN or AUX IN jack(s) of the other device and the other end to the rear
panel PHONES/OUTPUT jack on the PSR-280.
Sett ing Up
• To prevent damage to the
speakers, set the volume of the
external devices at the minimum setting before connecting them. Failure to observe
these cautions may result in
electric shock or equipment
damage. Also, be sure to set
the volumes of all devices at
their minimum levels and grad
ually raise the volume controls
while playing the instrument to
set the desired listening level.
Stereo System
■ Using a Footswitch• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
This feature lets you use an optional footswitch (Yamaha FC4 or FC5) to sustain
the sound of the voices. The footswitch functions the same way as a damper pedal
on an acoustic piano — press and hold down the footswitch as you play the keyboard to sustain the sound.
■ Using the MIDI Terminals • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
The PSR-280 also features MIDI terminals, allowing you to interface the PSR280 with other MIDI instruments and devices. (For more information, see page
67.)
• Make sure that the footswitch
plug is properly connected to the
SUSTAIN jack before turning on
the power.
• Do not press the footswitch while
turning the power on. Doing this
changes the recognized polarity
of the footswitch, resulting in
reversed footswitch operation.
MIDI
instrument
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Quick Guide
Step 1 Voices
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Press the [Piano] button.
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Play the keyboard.
● Panel Voice List
No. Voice Name
001 Grand Piano
002 Bright Piano
003 Honky-tonk Piano
004 MIDI Grand Piano
005 CP 80
006 Harpsichord
007 Funky Electric Piano
008 DX Electric Piano
009 Hyper Electric Piano
010 Bell Electric Piano
011 Clavi
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012 Jazz Organ 1
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No. Voice Name
013 Jazz Organ 2
014 Jazz Organ 3
015 Full Organ
016 Rock Organ 1
017 Rock Organ 2
018 Church Organ
019 Reed Organ
ACCORDION
020 Traditional
Accordion
021 Musette Accordion
022 Bandoneon
023 Harmonica
GUITAR
024 Classical Guitar
No. Voice Name
025 Folk Guitar
026 12Strings Guitar
027 Jazz Guitar
028 Octave Guitar
029 Clean Guitar
030 Muted Guitar
031 Overdriven Guitar
032 Distortion Guitar
033 Acoustic Bass
034 Finger Bass
035 Pick Bass
036 Fretless Bass
037 Slap Bass
038 Synth Bass
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BASS
Playing along w it h t he Metr onome
Press the [METRONOME] button.
No. Voice Name
039 Techno Bass
040 Dance Bass
STRINGS
041 Strings
042 Chamber Strings
043 Synth Strings
044 Slow Strings
045 Tremolo Strings
046 Pizzicato Strings
047 Orchestra Hit
048 Violin
049 Cello
050 Contrabass
051 Banjo
052 Harp
Want to find out more? See page 20.
No. Voice Name
CHOIR
053 Choir
054 Choir Aahs
055 Choir Oohs
056 Synth Choir
SAXOPHONE
057 Soprano Sax
058 Alto Sax
059 Tenor Sax
060 Baritone Sax
061 Oboe
062 English Horn
063 Bassoon
064 Clarinet
Step 1 Voices
Selecting and Playing Ot her Voices
The PSR-280 has a huge total of 256 dynamic and realistic instrument voices. Let’s try a few of them out now...
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Press the [VOICE] button.
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Select a voice.
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Play the keyboard.
002
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Want to find out more? See page 23.
Playing w it h the DJ Featur e
The exciting new DJ feature gives you a full variety of dance and DJ sounds — letting you create your own real-time mixes and
groove along with various contemporary rhythms.
q
Press the [DJ] button.
No. Voice Name
TRUMPET
065 Trumpet
066 Muted Trumpet
067 Trombone
068 Trombone Section
069 French Horn
070 Tuba
BRASS
071 Brass Section
072 Synth Brass
073 Jump Brass
074 Techno Brass
075 Flute
076 Piccolo
077 Pan Flute
FLUTE
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DJgame 1
No. Voice Name
078 Recorder
079 Ocarina
SYNTH LEAD
080 Square Lead
081 Sawtooth Lead
082 Voice Lead
083 Crystal
084 Brightness
085 Analog Lead
SYNTH PAD
086 Fantasia
087 Bell Pad
088 Xenon Pad
089 Angels
090 Dark Moon
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No. Voice Name
PERCUSSION
091 Vibraphone
092 Marimba
093 Xylophone
094 Steel Drums
095 Celesta
096 Tubular Bells
097 Timpani
098 Music Box
099 Strings/Grand Piano
100 Grand Piano/Violin
101 DX Electric Piano/
102 Grand Piano/
SPLIT
Harmonica
Tenor Sax
Press the Lesson [L] or [R] button.
Play the DJ voice.
Want to find out more? See page 22.
No. Voice Name
103 Choir Oohs/Ocarina
104 Vibraphone/
Jazz Guitar
105 Classical Guitar/
Flute
106
French Horn/Trumpet
107 Church Organ/
Choir Aahs
108 Grand Piano/
Musette Accordion
109 DJ game 1
110 DJ game 2
111 DJ game 3
112 DJ game 4
113 DJ game 5
114 DJ game 6
DJ
No. Voice Name
115 DJ game 7
116 DJ game 8
117 DJ game 9
118 DJ game 10
DRUM KITS
119 Standard Kit 1
120 Standard Kit 2
121 Room Kit
122 Rock Kit
123 Electronic Kit
124 Analog Kit
125 Dance Kit
126 Jazz Kit
127 Brush Kit
128 Symphony Kit
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Quick
Guide
Step 2 Songs
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Playing the Songs
The PSR-280 is packed with a total of 105 songs, including five User songs to which you can record your own performances,
plus 100 songs that not only showcase the high-quality sound of the PSR-280 but can also be used with the educational Lesson
feature.
Playing the Demo songs
Demo songs (001 - 010) showcase the sophisticated features and stunning sound of the PSR-280. Let’s play the
Demo songs now, starting with 001...
Press the [DEMO] button.
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001
Carmel
x
Stop the Demo song.
or
Naturally, you can also individually select and play back
any of the PSR-280’s songs (001 - 100).
z
Press the [SONG] button.
x
Select a song.
Playing a single song
001
Carmel
002
Virtual
12
• The PSR-280 also has a Demo Cancel function that allows you to
disable Demo playback.
c
Start (and stop) the song.
Want to find out more? See page 50.
Step 2 Songs
Recor ding Your Ow n Song
Much like a multi-track tape recorder, the PSR-280 lets you play and record the individual parts of your own song in real time.
Select the desired User song (101 - 105) for
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recording.
102
User 2
w
Simultaneously hold down the [RECORD] button
and press the desired track number button ([1] [5]).
102
User 2
● Song List
No. Song Name
001 Carmel
002 Virtual Insanity
003 Rockin’
004 ★ DX EP
005 ★ Arabesque 1
006 Funky EP
007 Jazz Organ
008 ★ Romance De L'amour
009 ★ Eine Kleine Nachtmusik
010 Honky-Tonk Piano
011 Little Brown Jug
012 Loch Lomond
013 Oh! Susanna
014 Song Of The Pearl Fisher
015
016 Die Lorelei
017 Funiculi-Funicula
018 Turkey In The Straw
019 Old Folks At Home
020 Silent Night
021 Jingle Bells
022 Muss I Denn
023 Ring De Banjo
024
025 Gavotte
No. Song Name
100 Flares
DEMO
(Grand Piano)
(Guitar)
(Strings)
PRACTICE
Wenn Ich Ein Vöglein Wär
?
Jesu, Joy Of Man's Desiring
No. Song Name
026 String Quartet No.17 2nd
mov. "Serenade"
027 Menuett
028 Canon
029 The Danube Waves
030 From "The Magic Flute"
031 Piano Sonate op.27-2
"Mondschein"
032 "The Surprise" Symphony
033 To A Wild Rose
034 Air de Torëador "Carmen"
035 O Mio Babbino Caro
(From "Gianni Schicchi")
ACCOMPANIMENT
036 Twinkle Twinkle Little Star
037 Beautiful Dreamer
038
Battle Hymn Of The Repub-
lic
039 Home Sweet Home
040 Valse Des Fleurs
(From "The Nutcracker")
041 Aloha Oe
042 I've Been Working On The
Railroad
043 My Darling Clementine
044 Auld Lang Syne
045 Grandfather's Clock
046 Amazing Grace
047 My Bonnie
048 Yankee Doodle
049 Joy To The World
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Start recording by playing a melody on the keyboard.
The PSR-280 starts recording as soon as you play the
first note on the keyboard.
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To stop recording, press the [START/STOP] button.
Want to find out more? See page 55.
No. Song Name
050 O Du Lieber Augustin
051 ★ Melody in F
052 ★ Greensleeves
053 ★ Souvenir De Moscou op.6
054 ★ Menuett
055 ★ Leggenda Valacca
056 Aura Lee
057 ★ Londonderry Air
058 ★ Nocturne op.9-2
059 ★ Liebesträume Nr.3
060 ★ Tango (Espana)
061 ★ Etude op.10-3 "Chanson
062 ★ Rondo K.V.485
063 ★ Clair De Lune
064 ★
065 ★ The Entertainer
066 ★ Träumerei
067 ★ Auf Flügeln Des Gesanges
068 ★ Prelude (Wohltemperierte
069 ★ La Viollette
070 ★ Für Elise
071 Frühlingsstimmen
072 Danse Des Mirlitons From
073 Frühlingslied
PIANIST
De L'adieu"
Moments Musicaux op.94-3
op.34-2
Klavier 1-1)
ORCHESTRA
"The Nutcracker"
No. Song Name
074 "Orphëe Aux Enfers"
Ouverture
075 Slavonic Dances No.10
076 American Patrol
077 Camptown Races
078 La Primavera
(From Le Quattro Stagioni)
079 Mëditation De Thais
080 Ungarische Tänze Nr.5
081 Rock Chick
082 Love You
083 Electric Path
084 Laidback
085 Twilight
086 Beach Party
087 Sometime
088 Rock Melon Vamp
089 Slunky
090 Always
091 DJ Game
092 Ragga
093 Digital Rock
094 Hip House
095 All That
096 Pop Reggae
097 Acid House
098 SupaBad
099 Acid Techno
BANDSMAN
DJ
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Quick
Accompaniment
section
Left hand
Auto accompaniment
(for example,
bass + guitar + drums)
Right hand
Melody
+
Guide
Step 3 Auto Accompaniment
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Using the Auto Accompaniment
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The powerful yet easy-to-use Auto Accompaniment features give you professional instrumental backing for your performances. Simply play chords
with your left hand — and the PSR-280 automatically produces appropriate
bass, chord and rhythm backing. Use your right hand to play melodies, and
you’ll sound like an entire band!
• For more infomation on playing proper chords for the auto accompaniment, see “Using Auto Accompaniment — Multi Fingering” on page
42 and “Looking up Chords in the Dictionary” on the next page.
z
Press the [STYLE] button.
This calls up the Style mode.
001
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Select a style.
Refer to the Style List on page 81.
c
Turn the auto accompaniment on.
002
8BtPop2
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Step 3 Auto Accompaniment
Looking up Chor ds in the Dictionar y
The convenient Dictionary function teaches you how to play chords by showing you the individual notes. In the example
below, we’ll learn how to play a GM7 chord...
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Keys for entering
the chord type (C3 — B4)
Keys for entering
the chord root (C5 — B5)
Lear ning how t o play a specifi c chor d
Example:
Specify the chord type of the chord (in this
case, M7).
v
Play the notes of the chord as indicated in the
keyboard diagram in the display. The chord
name flashes when the chord is played properly.
GM7
Root note Chord type
z
Press the [Dict.] button.
Dict.
x
Specify the root note of the chord (in this case,
G).
v
Turn the Sync Start function on.
Accompaniment
section
b
To leave the Dictionary function, press the
[Dict.] button again
Want to find out more? See page 45.
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Select a section.
The auto accompaniment has four sections: Intro,
Main A/B, and Ending.
b
Play a chord with your left hand.
The auto accompaniment
starts as soon as you play the
keyboard. For more on
chords, see “Looking up
Chords in the Dictionary”
above.
Accompaniment
section
Stop the auto accompaniment.
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Want to find out more? See page 35.
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Quick
Guide
Step 4 Lesson
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Using the Lesson Feat ur e
Songs 001 to 100 are specially designed for use with the educational Lesson feature. Lesson makes it fun and easy to master
these songs. You can practice the left- and right-hand parts of each song individually: simply press the appropriate button, [L]
(left) or [R] (right). The practice steps below apply to either hand.
Lesson 1 — Timing . . . . . . . . . This lesson step lets you practice just the timing of the notes.
Lesson 2 — Waiting . . . . . . . . In this lesson step, the PSR-280 waits for you to play the correct notes before continuing
playback of the song.
Lesson 3 — Minus One . . . . .This lesson step plays back the song with one part muted — letting you play and master the
missing part yourself.
Lesson 4 — Both Hands . . . . .This lesson step is the same as “Minus One,” except in that both the left- and right-hand
parts are muted — letting you play and master both hands.
z
Select one of the Lesson songs.
For instructions on selecting songs, see page 50.
Select the part you wish to work on (left or
x
right) and the Lesson step.
If you want to work on the right-hand part, press the
[R] button; to work on the left, press the [L] button.
c
Start the Lesson.
v
When you’re finished, stop the Lesson.
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Timing
• Each press of the corresponding button ([L] or [R]) alternately selects
Lessons 1 - 3. Pressing both buttons simultaneously calls up Lesson
4, Both Hands.
• You can also exit from the Lesson by pressing one the LESSON buttons ([L] or [R]) repeatedly until “OFF” is shown in the display.
Step 4 Lesson
Lesson 1 — Timing
This step lets you work on the timing of the notes. In Lesson 1, the particular note you play on the keyboard is
unimportant. The PSR-280 checks your timing and how
rhythmically “tight” your playing is.
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Timing
Want to find out more? See page 62.
Lesson 2 — Waiting
In Lesson 2, you practice playing the notes correctly as
they appear in the display notation. The accompaniment
pauses and waits for you to play the notes correctly before
it continues.
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Waiting
Gr ade
The PSR-280 has a built-in evaluation function that monitors your practicing and — like a real teacher — tells you
how well you did each exercise. Four grades are assigned,
depending on your performance: “OK,” “Good,” “Very
Good,” and “Excellent.”
Want to find out more? See page 65.
Talking
This feature “talks” to you through the speakers,
“announcing” the Grade comments as well as the titles of
the Lesson steps.
Want to find out more? See page 66.
Changing t he Tempo
Naturally, you can change the tempo (speed) of the song
to your liking, letting you slow down difficult passages
and bring up the tempo gradually until you master them at
normal speed.
Want to find out more? See page 63.
Lesson 3 — Minus One
In Lesson 3, one of the parts is muted, and you practice
the missing part in time with the rhythm.
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MinusOne
Want to find out more? See page 63.
Lesson 4 — Bot h Hands
Lesson 4 is just like Lesson 3, except that the parts for
both hands are muted, letting you practice the missing
parts in time with the rhythm.
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BothHand
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Press the [TEMPO/TAP] button.
120
TEMPO
x
Use the numeric keypad to set the desired
tempo.
• The PSR-280 also has a convenient Tap Tempo function that allows
you to “tap” a new tempo in real time. (See page 36.)
Want to find out more? See page 64.
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Panel Display Indicat ions
The PSR-280 features a large multi-function display that shows all important settings for the
instrument. The section below briefly explains the various icons and indications in the display.
!0 Touch indicator
!1 Harmony indicator
!2 Sync Stop indicator
!3 Accompaniment On
indicator
w Overall indicator
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r Keyboard
i Song/Voice/Style name and
number, Tempo
q Indicators
These indicate the operating condition of the PSR-280
as shown below:
Using the numeric keypad selects
voice numbers. Pressing the
[START/STOP] button starts song
playback.
Using the numeric keypad selects
voice numbers. Pressing the
[START/STOP] button starts style
playback.
Using the numeric keypad selects
song numbers. Pressing the
[START/STOP] button starts song
playback.
Using the numeric keypad selects
style numbers. Pressing the
[START/STOP] button starts style
playback.
q Indicators
t Measure
o Song track
indicators
y Beat marksu Chord
w Overall indicator
The Overall buttons (on either side of the LCD) let
you access the Function operations and settings of the
PSR-280. The currently selected setting is indicated
by a dark bar that appears next to its name (printed on
the panel).
e Notation / r Keyboard
These two portions of the display conveniently indicate notes. When a song is being played back, they
show the melody or chord notes in succession. When
you play the keyboard yourself, the display shows the
notes you play.
• For a few specific chords, not all notes may be shown in the notation section of the display. This is due to space limitations in the
display.
t Measure
These show the current measure during playback of a
song or style.
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y Beat marks
These marks (one large, three small) flash in sequence
and in time with the song or style. The large arrow
indicates the first beat of the measure.
Panel Display Indications
u Chord
When a song (with chords) is being played back, this
indicates the current chord root and type. It also indicates chords played in the ACMP section of the keyboard when the Style mode and auto accompaniment
are on.
i Song/Voice/Style name and number,
Tem po
This portion of the display indicates the name and
number of the currently selected song, voice, or style.
It also displays the name and current value or setting
of the Overall functions and the Function parameters,
as well as other important operation messages.
When the tempo setting is active, the value is shown.
o Song track indicators
In song recording and playback, these indicate the status of the tracks. (See page 56.)
!0 Touch indicator
This appears when the Touch function is turned on.
(See page 28.)
!1 Harmony indicator
This appears when the Harmony effect is turned on.
(See page 31.)
!2 Sync Stop indicator
This appears when the Sync Stop function is turned
on. (See page 39.)
!3 Accompaniment On indicator
This appears when the auto accompaniment has been
turned on. (See page 35.)
Music Stand
Insert the bottom edge of the included music stand into
the slot located at the top rear of the PSR-280 control
panel.
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Por table Gr and
This convenient function lets you instantly call up the Grand Piano voice.
Playing the Por table Gr and
Press the [Piano] button.
Doing this automatically cancels any other mode or function, and resets the entire
instrument for playing the special “Stereo Sampled Piano” Grand Piano voice. It
automatically calls up song #051 (Melody in F) and style #086 (Stride).
• When the [Piano] button is
pressed, One Touch Setting
(page 25) is automatically turned
on.
The Portable Grand setting is designed also for playing with the special Pianist
styles (#086 - #100). When auto accompaniment is turned on, these provide
piano-only accompaniment in a variety of music styles.
Using t he Met r onome
1 Call up the Tempo setting.
Press the [TEMPO/TAP] button.
Current Tempo value
068
TEMPO
2 Change the value.
Use the numeric keypad to set the desired Tempo value, or use the [+]/[-]
buttons to increase or decrease the value.
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3 Turn on the Metronome.
Press the [METRONOME] button.
To turn the Metronome off, press the [METRONOME] button again.
Por table Gr and
Indicates the beat number
in the measure.
Setting the Metronome Time Signature
The time signature of the Metronome can be set to various quarter-note based meters.
• The time signature changes automatically when a style or song is
selected.
Hold down the [METRONOME] button (until “TIME
SIG” appears in the display), then press the button on
the numeric keypad that corresponds to the desired
time signature (see chart at right).
Numeric
keypad
Time signature
1 1/4 — Plays only “1” beats (all high clicks)
2 2/4
3 3/4
4 4/4
5 5/4
6 6/4
7 7/4
8 8/4
9 9/4
0 Plays no “1” beats (all low clicks)
Indicates current beat number
2
TIME SIG
Adjusting the Metronome Volume
You can adjust the volume of the Metronome sound independently of the other PSR-280 sounds. The volume range
is 000 - 127.
1 Call up the Metronome Volume setting.
Press the right Overall button until “MTR VOL” appears in the display.
Current Metronome Volume value
100
MTR VOL
Indicates Metronome
Volume is selected
2 Change the value.
Use the numeric keypad to set the desired Metronome Volume value, or use the
[+]/[-] buttons to increase or decrease the value.
Restoring the Default Metronome Volume Value
To restore the default Metronome Volume value (100),
press both [+]/[-] buttons
simultaneously (when Metronome Volume is selected in
the Overall menu).
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DJ
This exciting feature lets you instantly call up a dynamic DJ voice and style for playing contemporary dance music.
Playing the DJ
1 Press the [DJ] button.
000
DJgame 1
Doing this automatically resets the entire instrument for playing the specially programmed DJ song and voice.
2 Turn on the Lesson feature, and select a Lesson step.
Lesson steps 1 - 3 can be used with DJ play. Press either the [L] or [R] button, repeatedly if necessary, until the desired Lesson step is called up.
The DJ voice is divided into “blocks” (as shown below). Each block has a
different sound, and each block’s sound is played with the “F” key.
Block #1 Block #2 Block #3 Block #4
For Lesson 1, any note on the keyboard can be played. For the other Lesson
steps, play “F” in the appropriate octave block.
Once the song starts playing, play the appropriate block as indicated in the
display. (When Talking is on, the blocks are also “announced” in Lesson 2.)
Block number
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When the DJ “teacher” is playing, the block numbers appear in the display
one after another according to the rhythm.
• If two sixteenth notes are to be
played, the appropriate block
numbers appear successively at
the same position. If the same
block is to be played twice as sixteenth notes, an equal sign
appears after the block number
(as shown below).
31
3=
• Since there are no left or right
parts in the DJ song, the [L] and
[R] buttons can be used interchangeably. Also for the same
reason, Lesson 3 and Lesson 4
are identical.
Indicates that the
third block and first
block are to be
played as succesive sixteenth notes.
Indicates that the
third block is to be
played as two sixteenth notes.
3 Press the [START/STOP] button to stop the song.
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• Try playing one of the special DJ
voices (#109 - #118) or the DJ
songs. (#091 - #100)
Playing Voices
The PSR-280 features a total of 256 authentic voices — all of which have been created with
Yamaha’s sophisticated AWM (Advanced Wave Memory) tone generation system. These
include 128 General MIDI voices, plus special Split voices, DJ voices and drum kits.
The voices are divided into various instrument categories, and many of the voice names are printed on the panel
for convenience. For a complete list of available voices, see page 77.
Special Split voices (#099 - #108) feature two different voices that you can play from separate sections of the
keyboard — for example, playing a bass voice with your left hand and a piano voice with your right.
A special set of DJ voices (#109 - #118) provides dynamic, exciting voices for playing many of today’s popular
music styles.
The Voice mode also features special effect sections that let you enhance the sound of the voice. These include
Reverb and Harmony, as well as a “DSP” section that provides miscellaneous effects, such as tremolo, echo,
delay, equalization, and wah. (See page 29.)
There’s also a Touch Sensitivity control (page 28), which determines how the voices respond to your playing
technique.
The PSR-280 also includes special Drum Kit voices — #119 - #128 — that let you play various drum and percussion sounds from the keyboard. (Refer to the Drum Kit Voice chart on page 82.)
When a voice is selected, the most suitable DSP Type (page 30) and Harmony Type (page 31) for the voice are
automatically called up.
Playing a Voice
1 Press the [VOICE] button.
Voice name and number
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Indicates Voice mode
is selected
2 Select the desired voice number.
Use the numeric keypad. The voices and their numbers are shown on the
panel. A complete list of the available voices is given on page 77 .
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Playing Voices
There are two ways to select voices: 1) directly entering the voice number
with the numeric keypad, or 2) using the [+]/[-] buttons to step up and down
through the voice numbers.
■ Using the numeric keypad
Enter the digits of the voice number as indicated on the panel. For example,
to select voice #109, press “1” on the numeric keypad, then “0”, “9.” For
voice numbers beginning with zeroes (such as #042 or #006), the initial
zeroes may be omitted.
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DJgame 1
■ Using the [+]/[-] buttons
Press the [+] button to select the next voice number, and press the [-] button
to select the previous voice. Holding down either button continuously
scrolls up or down through the numbers.
3 Play the selected voice.
Since either the Style or Song mode is active in the background (as indicated
by the illustration in the display), you can also play styles or songs, respectively, in the Voice mode by simply pressing the [START/STOP] button. The
last selected style or song will be played.
• Each voice is automatically
called up with the most suitable
octave range setting. Thus, playing middle C with one voice may
sound higher or lower than
another voice at the same key.
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About Panel Voices and GM Voices
Keep in mind that the PSR-280 has two separate sets of voices: 128 Panel voices and 128
GM (General MIDI) Voices. The GM Voices can also be used for optimum playback of
GM-compatible song data. This means that any GM song data (played from a sequencer or
other MIDI device) will sound just as the composer or programmer intended.
Playing Voices
Drum Kit Voice Chart (voices 119 - 128)
When one of the 10 panel Drum Kit voices are selected
you can play different drums and percussion instruments on the keyboard.
119
Std.Kit1
No. Name LCD
119 Standard Kit 1 Std.Kit1
120 Standard Kit 2 Std.Kit2
121 Room Kit Room Kit
122 Rock Kit Rock Kit
123 Electronic Kit Elct.Kit
124 Analog Kit AnlogKit
125 Dance Kit DanceKit
126 Jazz Kit Jazz Kit
127 Brush Kit BrushKit
128 Symphony Kit SymphKit
One Touch Sett ing
This special “voice” is actually a convenient feature which automatically selects a
suitable voice for you when you select a style. The voice is selected to best match
the style or song you’ve called up.
1 Select voice #000 (One Touch Setting).
One Touch Setting is selected
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The One Touch Setting feature automatically calls up a voice that best
matches the style or song you’ve selected.
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Playing Voices
Tr anspose and Tuning
You can also adjust the tuning and change the transposition (key) of the entire
PSR-280 sound with the Transpose and Tuning functions.
■ Transpose • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Transpose determines the key of both the main voice and the bass/chord accompaniment of the selected style. It also determines the pitch of the songs. This allows
you to easily match the pitch of the PSR-280 to other instruments or singers, or
play in a different key without changing your fingering. The Transpose settings
can be adjusted over a range of ± 12 semitones (± 1 octave).
1 Select the Transpose function.
Press the right Overall button, repeatedly if necessary, until “TRANSPOS”
appears in the display.
• The Transpose function has no
effect on the DJ voices (#109 #118) or the Drum Kits voices
(#119 - #128).
Current Transpose value
00
TRANSPOS
2 Change the value.
Use the numeric keypad to set the desired Transpose value (-12 - +12). To
transpose the pitch down, simultaneously press and hold the [-] button, and
use the numeric keypad to type in the (negative) value. You can also use the
[+]/[-] buttons to increase or decrease the value. Holding down either button
continuously increases or decreases the value.
Indicates Transpose
is selected
Restoring the Default Transpose Value
If you’ve changed the Transpose
setting, you can instantly restore
the default setting of “00” by pressing both [+]/[-] buttons simultaneously (when Transpose is
selected).
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■ Tuning • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Tuning determines the fine pitch setting of both the main voice and the bass/chord
accompaniment of the selected style. It also determines the pitch of the songs.
This allows you to accurately match the tuning with that of other instruments.
The Tuning settings can be adjusted over a range of ± 100 (approx. ± 1 semitone).
1 Select the Tuning function.
Press the right Overall button, repeatedly if necessary, until “TUNING”
appears in the display.
Current Tuning value
000
TUNING
Indicates Tuning
is selected
Playing Voices
• The Tuning settings have no
effect on the Drum Kit voices
(#119 - #128).
2 Change the value.
Use the numeric keypad to set the desired Tuning value (-100 - +100). To
tune the pitch down, simultaneously press and hold the [-] button, and use
the numeric keypad to type in the (negative) value. You can also use the [+]/
[-] buttons to increase or decrease the value. Holding down either button
continuously increases or decreases the value.
Restoring the Default Tuning
Value
If you’ve changed the Tuning setting, you can instantly restore the
default setting of “00” by pressing
both [+]/[-] buttons simultaneously
(when Tuning is selected).
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Playing Voices
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Touch and Touch Sensitivity
The Touch function gives you dynamic, expressive control over the voices, letting
you determine how loud or soft the sound is by your playing strength.
Turn the Touch function on or off as desired by pressing the [TOUCH] button.
Touch Sensitivity lets you set how the PSR-280 responds to your playing strength,
allowing you to customize this expressive function to suit your own playing style.
1 Select the Touch Sensitivity control.
Press and hold the [TOUCH] button until the Touch Sensitivity setting and
name appears in the display.
Current Touch Sensitivity setting
2
Medium
Indicates Touch
function is on
2 Change the value.
Use the numeric keypad or [+]/[-] buttons to set the desired setting: 1, 2, or 3
(explained below).
● Settings:
1 (Soft) This results in limited touch response, and produces a relatively narrow
2 (Medium) This lets you play over a normal dynamic range (soft to loud).
3 (Hard) This is designed for playing very soft passages, giving you slightly more
dynamic range, no matter how lightly or strongly you play the keys.
detailed control in the soft volume range.
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When Touch is turned off, a constant volume (corresponding to a velocity
value of 80) is produced.
Restoring the Default Touch
Sensitivity Value
The default Touch Sensitivity is 2
(Medium). To restore the default
value, press both [+]/[-] buttons
simultaneously (when Touch Sensi
tivity is selected).
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